Brian A DEMPSEY
EVANSVILLE,IN
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ASME Certifed Welder Section IX
HFI Incorporated
Evansville, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Repaired manufactured products by dismantling, straitening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
- Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications.
- Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
- Bolted, clamped and tack-welded parts to secure components prior to welding.
- Maintained correct arc length and movement speed to form specified fusion depth and bead.
- Conducted special welds with extremely low tolerances for industrial operations.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Chipped off excess weld, slag, and spatter using hand tools.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
- Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
- Used MIG gun arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpieces.
- Assembled structural forms such as boiler parts and pressure vessels.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Field Engineer
HFI Inc
Evansville, IN
04.2023 - Current
- Identified any key changes to project that could affect cost, completion date and customer relationship.
- Interacted effectively with site engineering team and field staff to coordinate work that complied with design and construction documents.
- Identified major issues that could arise and provided solutions for these problems.
- Observed construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes to maintain consistent progress.
- Managed team in troubleshooting efforts that alleviated errors.
- Prepared documentation that would be used in requests for proposal.
- Served as liaison between site engineering team and field to coordinate work in accordance with design and construction documents.
- Monitored construction methods and installations, inspection and testing processes.
- Confirmed that construction progressed as scheduled and in compliance with contract specifications.
- Provided review of design modifications and requests for clarification.
- Handled all quality control checks for HFI.
- Effectively oversaw budget and coordination of documentation of trades and contractors. Mechanical, Electrical, Foundations
Journeyman Pipefitter
UA Local 136
Evansville, IN
08.1989 - Current
- Threaded pipes using piping machines.
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Coordinated movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
- Fabricated and installed screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Supervised [Number] apprentices and offered specific recommendations to improve work quality.
- Fabricated, assembled, installed and maintained piping systems.
- Identified equipment and production non-compliance issues and notified foreman to facilitate resolution.
- Installed piping for plumbing systems for domestic and HVAC lines.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Performed tests to check quality of pipe and piping systems and make adjustments as necessary.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, diagrams and other technical drawings to determine best installation methods.
- Inspected and tested existing pipe systems to identify system defects and malfunctions.
- Performed preventive maintenance to clean, adjust and lubricate piping systems and parts.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Connected piping systems to water heaters, boilers, pumps and auxillary equipment to complete installations.
- Monitored pipeline pressure and flow rates to facilitate safe and efficient operation.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
UA Local 136 Apprenticeship School
Evansville, IN08.1989
High School Diploma -
North High School
Evansville, IN05.1983
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- PPE Compliance
- Welding Experience
- Safety Professional
- Blueprint and drawing reading
- Welding teaching experience
- Certified Welder
- Supervisory skills
Certification
- Level IX Certified, ASME - Current
- Certified Safety Trained Supervisor, Board of Safety Professionals - Current
- Certified 30 Hour Training, OSHA - Current
- Certified ARSC, USI - Current
- Certified Scuba Instructor, SSI - Current
- Certified Dive Rescue 1, Dive Rescue International - 2002-2012
Timeline
ASME Certifed Welder Section IX
HFI Incorporated
04.2023 - Current
Field Engineer
HFI Inc
04.2023 - Current
Journeyman Pipefitter
UA Local 136
08.1989 - Current
UA Local 136 Apprenticeship School
High School Diploma -
North High School